Southwest Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Southwest Area
Popular places to visit

Czech Village
You can find out about the history of Cedar Rapids with a stop at Czech Village. Attend a sporting event in this trendy area.

National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
Embrace typical Czech and Slovak customs, learn about their immigration route to the U.S. and see a typical home for settlers.

Paramount Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Paramount Theatre on your trip to Cedar Rapids. Attend a sporting event in this trendy area.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Examine the Roman busts and contemporary pieces and enjoy the world’s largest collection of paintings by Iowa native Grant Wood.

Brucemore
Go for a woodland walk and learn through guided tours and exhibits about the three families who lived on this grandiose estate.
Speedeezz 2 Indoor Karting
You can take time to visit Speedeezz 2 Indoor Karting during your travels to Cedar Rapids.
Our pick of the best Southwest Area Hotel Deals

Quality Inn Cedar Rapids South
"The breakfast was ok, and clean. I got charged twice for our room, and they will not call back"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

American Inn Cedar Rapids South
"The property is definitely motel level with patched walls, etc. Staff was fine. Grateful that it had a fridge. However, what truly made the difference for me is that 1) the fridge was a Bud Light fridge that didn’t close all the way-rendering it not useful for food storage. 2) There were hairs all ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Hampton Inn - Cedar Rapids
"I found spiders inside the room and woke up with multiple bites/rashes on my neck and body during my stay. I documented everything with photos. I do not feel safe staying in this room and I’m requesting a full refund"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids
"Very nice"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Cedar Rapids
"Staff was very friendly and the rooms were in great condition"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Rapids
"It was good clean and quiet good breakfast"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
